Entertainment Technical Manager
- Recruiter:
- RWS Global
- Category:
- Entertainment Jobs
- Positions:
- Light Technician, Sound Technician
- Updated:
- October 26, 2022
ENTERTAINMENT TECHNICAL MANAGER
We are recruiting Entertainment Technical Managers to join our team at sea onboard Marella Cruises’ fleet of ships.
about the role
As the Entertainment Technical Manager you will be managing the on-board technical team and overseeing the delivery and technical needs of the entertainment product in all venues across the ship. You will work with the latest entertainment technology and share your experience and knowledge on to team members in order provide the highest standards across the vessel. You show strong leadership skills and identify oppertunities to support and develop your team members as well as being the point of contact for all entertainment technical queries onboard.
Working closely with the senior management and all departments you will help ted to deliver high quality West End-style production shows in the 'Broadway Show Lounge', exciting events on the open decks as well as nightly gameshows in the 'Squid & Anchor' lounge. You will support the entire Entertainment Technical Team and manage the scheduling for the day-to-day operation across the ship.
skills and experience
For this role you must have a strong technical management background, preferably on board cruise ships. You must have experience in operating sound, lighting and stage equipment and leading a team. You will be highly organised, experienced in creating and managing busy schedules as well as thinking fast and problem solving on the spot when things inevitabily change. Working closely with the Cruise Director, Assistant Cruise Director and Hotel Director you will ensure the entertainment product onboard is not only delviered but enchances the passenger experience. Experience in enforcing H&S procedures and working with other departments to produce daily and weekly rota’s and complete reports in a timely manner is essential.
Previous sea-going experience essential and you will require valid STCW certificates and ENG1 medical (or equivilent) before formal offer of contract at sea.
This position is for a provisional start date in November 2021, with competitive pay & single occupancy cabin.
So, if you are an experienced Entertainment Technical Manager looking for your next career move and are interested in being a part of something exciting, then we’d love to hear from you.
STCW Certificates
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RWS Global
Built upon more than 120 years of combined expertise from its subsidiaries, RWS Global launched in 2023 as an industry-leading team of four powerhouse companies — RWS, ted, JRA and ARC. Together, they form the world’s largest producer of live experiences. Headquartered in New York City, London and Cincinnati, RWS Global provides ideation, design, technical, casting and operation services to create extraordinary entertainment, live events, exhibits, destinations, décor and brand attractions.
On land, at sea and everywhere in between, RWS Global produces over one million live moments every day. RWS Global employs a diverse team of world-class designers, creators, producers and more, including the casting and recruitment of over 8,000 performers and technicians annually. RWS Studios, located in New York City and London, comprises over 100,000 combined square feet of creative and meeting spaces, a costume shop, rehearsal studios, performer housing, fully equipped casting studios, acoustically treated music rooms and more.
RWS Global's subsidiaries include RWS, the leader in live moments by bringing to life unforgettable in-person experiences; ted, Europe's largest leisure entertainment experience company; JRA, an award-winning creative studio specializing in master planning, design and project management and ARC, providing casting for theatre, film, TV and commercials. Together, RWS Global’s companies have served an impressive roster of clients that includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Crayola, Europa-Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS™ Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, Lionsgate, Marella Cruises, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros., Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes and many more. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com.
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